# Fatal NTSB investigations

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB WPR14FA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA330.md): David Fitzgerald Zenith · Warren, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2014 · N32FZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack while climbing to avoid terrain while operating at a high density altitude, which resulted in a stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery.
- [NTSB ERA14WA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA380.md): Embraer EMB 720C · Balsas, Brazil · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 3, 2014 · PT-WPH · Destroyed
  > On August 3, 2014, about 0910 UTC, an Embraer 720C (based on U.S. design of Piper PA-32-300), Brazil Registration PT-WPH, registered to and operated by a private individual, crashed into a residence during takeoff from Balsas Airport (SNBS), Maranhao, Brazil.…
- [NTSB ERA14FA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA372.md): Cessna 182F · Gansevoort, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2014 · N1DZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during initial climb following a banner pick-up, resulting in collision with a tree.
- [NTSB WPR14LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA322.md): Schweizer G 164B · Tulelake, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2014 · N3627R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering during low-altitude operations.
- [NTSB CEN14FA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA400.md): Larry Ketterling FEW P-51 Mustang · Lisbon, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2014 · N116LK · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power for a reason that could not be determined because of extensive impact and postcrash fire damage, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical…
- [NTSB WPR14FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA320.md): Mooney M20L - NO Series · San Diego, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2014 · N147MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve climb performance and maintain sufficient airspeed during a go-around, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure…
- [NTSB CEN14FA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA399.md): Zimmerman Breezy · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2014 · N3AZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing while the air traffic controller was simultaneously coordinating the landing of three airplanes on the same runway, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway and impacting a parked ground…
- [NTSB WPR14FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA316.md): Meyer Legacy · Lolo Pass, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2014 · N29MM · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture of an engine connecting rod, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure and a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA363.md): Temco GC 1B · Yulee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2014 · N1CY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA362.md): Piper PA28 · Venice, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2014 · N8826C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…
- [NTSB CEN14FA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA389.md): Federsen Walter Lancair IVP · Findlay, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2014 · N40941 · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of impact and fire damage.
- [NTSB ERA14FA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA359.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Clayton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2014 · N248SP · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to begin a flight with fog and low clouds present at the airport, which resulted in an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions immediately after takeoff and a controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA310.md): Bell 206A · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2014 · N949FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper decent rate and path, which resulted in a hard landing and dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment by a sedating medication.
- [NTSB ERA14WA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA356.md): Robinson R44 · Ivashka Township, Russia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 23, 2014 · RA-1975G · Substantial damage
  > On July 23, 2014, at 0809 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Robinson R44, Russian registration RA-1975G, impacted the waters of the Ivashka River, under unknown circumstances, near Ivashka Township, Russia. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured.…
- [NTSB ERA14FA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA350.md): Wilderoder Great Lakes 2TIA · Lillian, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2014 · N47149 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an inoperative magneto and possible carburetor ice, which resulted in a forced landing into unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate magneto overhaul by unknown personnel and the modification to the…
- [NTSB ENG14WA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG14WA021.md): ATR 72-500 · Makung, Taiwan · Accident · 58 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 23, 2014 · B-22810 · Destroyed
  > The Aviation Safety Council of Taiwan provided this information: On July 23, 2014, an ATR 72-212A, registered B-22810, operated by Transasia, took off from Kaohsiung bound for Magong. The crew was directed to enter a holding pattern because of reported…
- [NTSB WPR14LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA309.md): Beech A36 · Pago Pago, Antarctica · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2014 · N20TC · Destroyed
  > A loss of airplane control during the initial climb in gusting wind conditions for reasons that could not be determined because the wreckage was not recovered from the ocean.
- [NTSB WPR14LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA305.md): Cessna 150M · Russian Flat, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2014 · N66255 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight performance planning and his operation of the airplane outside of the manufacturer's specified performance limitations, which resulted in his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic…
- [NTSB WPR14FA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA302.md): Cessna 172K · Littlefield, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2014 · N84754 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when the airplane encountered high gusting wind while conducting low altitude flight in a narrow canyon, which resulted in an inflight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14WA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14WA304.md): Cessna 182 - L · Albury Aerodrome, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 20, 2014 · VH-TRS · Substantial damage
  > On July 20, 2014 about 1600 local time, a Cessna 182L airplane, Australian registration VH-TRS, collided with terrain near Albury Aerodrome, New South Wales, Australia. The airplane sustained substantial damage and the pilot was fatally injured. The airplane…
- [NTSB WPR14FA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA303.md): Cessna 182L · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2014 · N42474 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance the airplane’s critical angle-of attack while maneuvering through a canyon in high-density altitude conditions at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA14LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA346.md): Cessna 172N · Elliott Key, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2014 · N737TP · Destroyed
  > The airplane’s vertical descent into water for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident airplane examinations revealed no mechanical anomalies.
- [NTSB CEN14FA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA377.md): Oden Weldon Pat Kitfox IV Speedster · Blackwell, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2014 · N622P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control following a loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA14FA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA345.md): Mooney M20F · North Elba, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2014 · N6467Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed for the airplane’s configuration and flight profile, which resulted in an exceedance of the wing’s critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB CEN14LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA376.md): Air Tractor AT 401B · Ellis, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2014 · N4223F · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s inadequate preflight weather planning and subsequent inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and the loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB DCA14RA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14RA127.md): Boeing 777 - 206 · Hrabove, Ukraine · Accident · 298 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 17, 2014 · 9M-MRD · Destroyed
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- [NTSB CEN14FA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA369.md): Agusta A109E · Newkirk, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2014 · N507CF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.
- [NTSB ERA14FA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA343.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · North Captiva Island, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2014 · N297AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the cargo in the cargo compartment, which resulted in a weight shift that led to the center of gravity exceeding its aft limit during a go-around attempt and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Also causal to the accident were the…
- [NTSB ERA14FA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA339.md): Allen Steen Skybolt · Carrollton, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2014 · N849CA · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations or based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN14LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA372.md): Jonker Sailplanes JS1-C · Wallis, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2014 · N60XJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of glider control and its subsequent impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of available information.
- [NTSB ERA14FA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA337.md): Culver LFA · Limington, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2014 · N41716 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN14WA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA363.md): Piper PA 28R-201T · Urtaca, France · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 12, 2014 · N717ND · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN14FA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA356.md): Mooney M20M · Greenwood, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2014 · N72FG · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Also causal to the accident was the pilots' decision…
- [NTSB CEN14LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA371.md): Air Command 532 · Petersburg, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2014 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyroplane following a total loss of engine power due to a loose spark plug.
- [NTSB ERA14WA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA437.md): Cessna 172R · Tangara da Serra, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 9, 2014 · PR-TOT · Destroyed
  > On September 7, 2014, about 1535 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172R, Brazilian registration PR-TOT, was substantially damaged when it impacted powerlines while performing a go-around maneuver near the Comandante Gastao Airport (SDVI), Tangara de Serra…
- [NTSB WPR14FA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA286.md): Cessna 182 · Fall City, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2014 · N5816B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart in low-ceiling conditions and his continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA346.md): Buckeye Dream Machine · Ansley, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2014 · N4394V · No damage
  > The powered parachute's reduced takeoff performance in tailwind conditions for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact anomalies that would have precluded normal…
- [NTSB WPR14FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA283.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Landmark, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2014 · N162CG · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the overtaking airplane’s pilot to maintain visual contact and separation from the airplane being overtaken.
- [NTSB WPR14FA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA282.md): Piper PA 28R-180 · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2014 · N3723T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when the landing gear unintentionally extended while maneuvering at low altitude and airspeed, which increased the airplane’s drag and decreased its ability to climb over the rising terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA330.md): Zubair S Khan Raven · Mattituck, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2014 · N79ZR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane was loaded within its calculated center of gravity limits, which resulted in longitudinal instability and a subsequent unrecoverable stall.
- [NTSB ERA14FA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA328.md): Cessna 150J · Topping, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2014 · N50824 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB ERA14LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA329.md): Flight Design CT-SW 2006 · Gasport, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2014 · N508CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a left turn during takeoff, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA14FA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA327.md): Cessna 140 · Parma, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2014 · N76850 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was the failure of the aluminum center safety belt bracket.
- [NTSB CEN14RA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14RA340.md): Piper PA 31P · Czestochowska, Poland · Accident · 11 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 5, 2014 · N11WB · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR14WA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14WA318.md): Cessna T210N · Inverell, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 4, 2014 · VH-ZFW · Destroyed
  > On July 4, 2014, at 1325 local time, a Cessna T210N, VH-ZFW, collided with terrain shortly after takeoff from Inverell, Australia. The airplane was operated by the pilot under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Australia. The airplane was…
- [NTSB CEN14FA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA339.md): North American/Aero Classics P 51D · Durango, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2014 · N1451D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the high-performance airplane's tendency to enter a torque roll during the initial climb, which resulted in the airplane entering a torque roll and the subsequent loss of control at too low of an altitude to recover.…
- [NTSB CEN14LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA336.md): Northwing Design Apache Sport · Omro, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2014 · N2725T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed to compensate for a newly installed wing, which resulted in the aircraft stalling and the subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB DCA14WA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14WA138.md): Fokker F27 - 50 · Nairobi, Kenya · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 2, 2014 · 5Y-CET · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC14FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14FA050.md): Piper PA 12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2014 · N3512M · Substantial damage
  > The incorrect (reverse) rigging of the elevator control cables, and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect the misrigging.
- [NTSB ERA14FA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA322.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Clarksdale, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2014 · N91331 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low-level, high angle-of-bank turn, which resulted in an exceedance of the critical angle of attack and a subsequent accelerated stall.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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